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This page was created as an index of great places to go on a date. Mainly, this page is serving as an index for Sam Odio. He currently lives in Charlottesville, VA and so most of these places will be within a few hours of Central VA.

Charlottesville

Hiking on Humpback Rock

Description: Humpback rock is a great hike in the Shenandoah. It's a pretty easy hike, about 1 mile, with one of the best views in Virginia at the top. Great place for a romantic picnic. Check out pictures of the hike on flickr.

Price: Free

Location: On the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 5 miles SOUTH of the intersection w/ 64. Follow the signs.

Hiking & a Picnic at Great Falls park

Unguided Horseback Trail Rides

Description: Greenway stables is one of the last places in Northern VA that offers unguided trail rides. Explore anywhere on their 50+ acre farm. Call ahead first, be prepared to give them information about both of your experience levels, and desired saddle (probably western, if you're a beginner).

Price: ~30/hr per horse

Location: 24397 Racefield Rd, Aldie, VA 20105-2459.

Phone: 703-327-6117

James River Tubing

Description: Tubing on the james river is a great relaxing activity. If you can, invite your friends (party's of 6+ are a blast). You basically spend 4 hours on an inner tube, just chilling as you travel down the James River. Although they don't allow it, if you want to try sneaking alcohol onto the tubes - I would recommend it ;)

Ivy Creek Natural Area

Description: Some of the best walking trails in Charlottesville. The area borders the only large lake in town. Great for a Picnic. Trailmap here. It's about a 15 min drive from downtown Charlottesville. Unfortunately, no pets, bikes or jogging allowed.

White Water Rafting on the James River

Description: Ok, this is definitely a group thing - don't try this . But it would be great for ~3 couples that are good friends and love taking risks. You start out on the lower james river (class 1-4 rapids) and end up in downtown Richmond. A great finish: grab dinner at a nice outdoor restaurant.

Blue Hole near Charlottesville, VA

Description: A nice watering hole outside of Crozet. I'm not sure what I think about this as a date, it's fun but the water's a little murky. I'm adding this here because there isn't a lot of information about where the place is. Flickr photos / Youtube video.

Price: Free

Location: Near Sugar Hollow Reservoir. You'll want to follow to the reservoir and to a parking spot shortly past the reservoir and near the end of the road. You'll need to walk through a river and up an embankment to get to the trail. Follow the trail about 20-30 minutes, Blue Hole is on the right. You know you're getting there when you forge a second river and pass an old chimney on the left. Google maps from cville

Washington, DC

Jack's Boat House.

Kayaking on the Potomac

Description:Jack's boat house is probably one of the "best kept secrets" of Washington, DC. The place is a little shack on the bank of the Potomac river, right under the Whitehurst Freeway in Georgetown. They've been renting out Kayaks since 1945. If you (or your date) likes the outdoors, DEFINITELY take them here. And if you're not the outdoorsy type, their website claims that they have free wifi.

Price: For a two person Kayak; $15 for 1 hr, $25 for 2, $35 for for all day.

Random camping spot

Brunch at the Carnelian Room (San Francisco)

Now closed.

Description: One of the discovered gems of the city. The Carnelian room is normally a bankers club, but opens up to the public on Sundays for brunch. It was the most memorable meal I've had... ever. $59 per person isn't cheap, but it's a bargain for the best view in the city. The place is a little stuffy - the dress code is strictly enforced. Men: Wear a jacket. Forget about shorts.

BBQ on the Beach (San Francisco)

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Fisherman's Wharf (San Francisco)

Description: Blech...pretty stereotypical.

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Learn to sail @ Shoreline (Mountain View)

Description: Take two $195 2-day lessons, and you'll become a "certified" small-boat sailor. After you've taken your first lesson, you can rent a boat for a much more affordable $20 / hour. You can take your non-certified girlfriend (and up to 2 others) with you when you rent. Usually, 3 hours on the lake is enough for a date.

Price: Rentals are $20 / hr or $50 for a 1/2 day. You get a free extra hour if you've recently taken a lesson there.